A Howard County man faces international parental kidnapping charges for removing his child from the U.S. in violation of custody…
Maryland’s SB481 and the Enforcement Illusion: When “Shall” Still Means “Maybe”
Maryland's Senate Bill 481 aims to address custodial interference by mandating additional visitation when interference is found. However, the lack…
Texas, Parental Rights, and the Expanding Power of the State
A recent opinion piece highlights concerns over child welfare investigations in Texas, emphasizing the need to balance child protection with…
Failure to Enforce
Many family court orders remain unenforced, leading to a collapse of rights for compliant parents. Courts prioritize new cases, while…
Georgia’s New Child Support Guidelines: Well-Intended Change, Uncertain Impact
On January 1, 2026, Georgia revamped its child support calculation, integrating parenting time and low-income adjustments directly into the formula.…
Utah’s OMS Law Shows How Family Court Reform Can Actually Happen
Utah's OMS Law reforms family courts by necessitating evidence for abuse allegations in custody cases, aiming to prevent wrongful penalization…
The Language Trap
Family court often misinterprets ordinary words, leading to detrimental consequences for parents. The article emphasizes how linguistic nuances can transform…
When Protective Orders Fail, Children Pay the Price
A protective order was in place. Police had responded just one day earlier. And yet a mother is dead and…
When “Parental Rights” Stop Protecting Families—and Start Endangering Children
The Texas Supreme Court case, In the Interest of K.N. et al., raises critical questions about parental rights versus child…
AI-Created Case Law, Real Consequences: A Federal Warning Parents Should Not Ignore
A federal court case highlights the dangers of AI-generated legal documents following a brief that cited non-existent case law, leading…